3/C CU 8KV 100% XLP/PVC RHINOPOWER™ Type MP-GC

Application

RHINOPOWERTM Type MP-GC mine power feeder cable is a heavy-duty power cable for use in stationary horizontal HV mine power distribution circuits, for permanent or semi-portable applications with power transmission in deep mines, surface mines, open pits, tunnels, in conduit or duct (not to exceed max rated voltage), and suitable for direct burial in wet or dry locations. For vertical drop requirements consult with factory application specialist.

Specifications

measurement

imperial metric

Select a set of products below for more information:

	Conductor				Ground Wire
	No. of Conductors	Size (AWG or kcmil)	No. of Strands	Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm)	Size (AWG)	No. of Strands	Nom. OD (mils) (mm)	Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km)	Allowable Ampacity
571724	3 3	2 AWG 2 AWG	7 7	115 2.92	6 6		1565 39.75	1638 2437
569948	3 3	4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG	19 19	115 2.92	1 1		2120 53.85	3188 4745
587657	3 3	500 KCMIL 500 KCMIL	37 37	115 2.92	4/0 4/0		2750 69.85	7880 11727

Standards & References

ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
ASTM B496 Compact Round Concentric-lay-standard copper
ICEA S-75-381 Portable and Power Feeder Cables for Use in Mines
MSHA Approved

Construction

Conductor:Class B compact stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B496
Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Insulation:Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP), 100% Insulation Level
Insulation Shield:Stripable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
Copper Tape Shield:Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
Ground Check:Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 with yellow high strength, polypropylene insulation
Grounding Conductors:Two Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
Filler:Rubber Fillers as needed
Tape:Polyester tape, applied over the cable core for improved mechanical integrity and ease of stripping
Reinforcement:Reinforcing twine applied over the taped core
Jacket:Black, single layer, flame resistant, thermoplastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Alternate colors available

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